BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — WNY Heroes is hosting a back to school drive for veteran families.
"Operation Backpack" will offer backpacks and other school supplies for families in with children in Pre K through 12th grade. WNY Heroes Program Director Lynn Magistrale says the drive has been a major success since its first year.
"It's only flourished into helping up to 150 families at some point in time," said Magistrale. ""Just with the basic amount of supplies that we have here, [families save] probably around $100-$150 will be saved".
According to the National Retail Federation, the costs for basic supplies like pencils, pens, crayons, backpacks, can run upwards of $130 per student. Families can come in and grab any of these supplies at today's drive.
The drive is from 9AM-6PM at 1001 East Delavan Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14215
In order to pick up supplies, families must bring in two items:
- DD-214 (Discharge papers)
- Birth Certificate
You must also fill out an application with WNY Heroes. Click here to access the application.
